Original U.S. WWII D-Day Blasting Machine by Hercules - Demolition Team U.S. Helmets/Hats All parts are matching with

All parts are matching with serial number 56469 denoting year of manufacture as 1862 (number is somewhat faded on barrel and grip frame)

proclaimed that the "Capture of Epieds [was] a Test of Fighting Quality Under the Hardest Conditions

5 inch swamped all brass barrel marked LONDON and also towards the muzzle LONDON & BRIGHTON No

the work consisted of searching for anti-boat mines on fringing reef off White 1 and 2 beaches and aiding in placing pontoons on these beaches

with the chaos of trench warfare it was quickly realized that great numbers of additional barrels were required

Original U.S. WWII D-Day Blasting Machine by Hercules - Demolition Team U.S. Helmets/Hats All parts are matching withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Military WWII Hercules Powder Company 10 Cap Blasting Machine. As used by demolition crews on D day. This particular example is brass construction with data plate, and leather carry strap. The Data plate reads: HERCULES 10 Cap Blasting Machine Twist Handle Sharply Offered in very good condition. Twist handle not included.